BBA: The Evergreen Option in Education Block

“Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.”

– Richard Branson

If business opportunities and entrepreneurship excite you, then you are at the right place. In this blog, we will discuss the various facets of BBA. Why it is so popular and why it is a perfect graduation course for you. But before that, let us understand what it is.

What is BBA?

BBA stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. It is a top-rated graduation course amongst the 12th pass students. Students from all streams opt for it - commerce, humanities, science because of the nature of the syllabus, subjects and the lucrative career options it offers.

Why should you do BBA?

#1 To Clear Marketing Fundamentals

If you are interested in business in the long term and you pursue BBA, you will get the basics of all the subjects - accounting, finance, business studies, economics, etc., very clear. Ensure that you join a university that offers international immersion programmes, on-campus events, hands-on training and many such things so that you get holistic exposure.

#2 Lays the perfect foundation for MBA

If you have already studied the basics during your BBA, you will be a star in your MBA class. You will become your professors’ favourite student. In addition, you will have a strong foundation that will make MBA courses easier for you to understand.

You will be able to complete the assignments with finesse as BBA will hone your management and business administration fundamentals. In addition, it will give you an edge over other students in your MBA class.

#3 A passport to various job avenues

Since BBA is a unique professional course, it will open the path to diverse careers. The syllabus is such that you don’t specialise in one particular subject. Instead, it trains you to fit into several roles in an organisation. It also empowers you with the skills required to run your own business or get placed in the corporate industry.

#4 Great Industry Exposure

During your Bachelors of Business Administration programme, you will gain a lot of theoretical and practical knowledge. It will be beneficial to join internships in any of the fields you are interested in – marketing, sales, banking, data analysis, investment, insurance, digital marketing, etc. Get your hands on opportunities from various fields and see where your interest lies. Depending on that, you can go for specialisation in your Masters of Business Administration (MBA).

#5 Hone Management Skills

BBA syllabus elaborates on various theories of management. It also offers an opportunity for you to develop management and business acumen through internships, associations and events on campus. These skills will ensure you dispense your managerial roles and responsibilities well once you join a job. BBA life will polish your body language and communication skills too.

#6 Respectable salary

A fresh BBA graduate is in great demand in the market today because of their ability to take up various roles in an organisation. BBA graduates earn handsome packages ranging from Rs. 4LPA to Rs. 7LPA. These are approximate figures and might vary in different industries.

What should you do during your BBA?

#1 Pick up the practical and theoretical management skills

Theoretical and practical skills are necessary for your future managerial jobs. Therefore, invest a great deal of time learning them. Don’t sit idle during your vacations. Apply for internships at top corporates or start-ups where you can learn a lot. This will make you job-ready.

#2 Add brownie points to your resume

Having various skills revamps your resume, too, thereby increasing your chances to land a great job. You will get an edge over applicants without any internship experience. You could choose the company of your choice in marketing, sales, banking, data analysis, investment, insurance, etc.

#3 Polish your soft skills

It would help if you honed your soft skills - body language management, communication skills and personality development, etc. Participating in various events, seminars, webinars and discussions during your BBA will help you pick up and polish your soft skills.

#4 Prepare for MBA Entrance Exams

It would help if you started preparing for management exams such as CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT, etc. Then, you should make a detailed strategy to attain a high percentile in these exams so that you get a seat in a coveted MBA college.

#4 Make the most of your BBA Life

BBA course is a stepping stone for your career. Utilise these three years well. Learn the practical skills, business skills, management skills, soft skills, and whatever possible skills you can learn.

We sincerely hope you decide well for yourselves and join the best college that provides you with the best ecosystem to pursue your dream BBA course, as per the highlights discussed in this blog. All the very best to you.